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\n LIVE SCORING: 2025 U.S. Amateur Championship at Olympic Club \n <\/p>\n

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The world’s best amateur golfers have gathered in San Francisco for the 125th U.S. Amateur Championship. This page is your comprehensive guide to the tournament, featuring live updates, course details, player information, and a deep dive into the history of this prestigious event. Bookmark this page and check back daily for all the action from The Olympic Club.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcca U.S. Amateur \u2014 Live Scoring <\/a>Olympic Club \u2013 Round 1 Recap<\/p>\n

Round 1 of 36-hole stroke play:<\/strong> Charlie Forster (England) and Tommy Morrison (USA) share the opening lead at the U.S. Amateur after matching 4-under-par 66s on the Ocean Course.<\/p>\n

Charlie Forster<\/strong> eagled the par-5 5th and added birdies at 7 and 9 to turn in 31. He offset a late double at 18 with three back-nine birdies to sign for 66. Forster, a Long Beach State senior from Winchester, England, is the Big West Golfer of the Year, an NCAA Division I PING All-America honorable mention, and a recent Arnold Palmer Cup winner with Team International. He closed the college season ranked No. 33 with two wins, including a program-record 196 (-20) at the Wyoming Cowboy Classic.<\/p>\n

Tommy Morrison<\/strong> posted a bogey-free 32 on the front with an eagle at 5 and birdies at 7 and 9, added a birdie at 10, and came home in 34 for his matching 66. The University of Texas junior is the 2024 European Amateur champion, earned a start at the 152nd Open at Royal Troon where he took the amateur bronze medal, owns collegiate wins including the Amer Ari Invitational.<\/p>\n

Chasing pack:<\/strong> Logan Reilly and Preston Stout<\/strong> at 67 (-3). Stout and Jackson Koivun<\/strong> (68, -2) are confirmed 2025 U.S. Walker Cup team members for Cypress Point. Also at 68 (-2): Ryan Downes, Eric Lee, Davis Johnson, Arni Sveinsson, and Daniel Sv\u00e4rd.<\/p>\n

With a shot separating the top four\u2014and two Walker Cuppers in the mix\u2014the race for medalist honors should heat up in Tuesday\u2019s final stroke-play round before match play begins.<\/p>\n

U.S. Amateur \u2013 Round 1 of 36-Hole Stroke Play<\/strong> <\/p>\nPosPlayerTo\u00a0ParR1Notes<\/tr>\n\nT1<\/td>\nCharlie Forster<\/strong> (ENG)<\/td>\n-4<\/td>\n66<\/td>\nEagle at 5; Arnold Palmer Cup winner; Big West POY<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nT1<\/td>\nTommy Morrison<\/strong> (USA)<\/td>\n-4<\/td>\n66<\/td>\nEuropean Am champ; Open bronze medal; UT junior<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nT3<\/td>\nLogan Reilly<\/td>\n-3<\/td>\n67<\/td>\nOne back of lead<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nT3<\/td>\nPreston Stout<\/td>\n-3<\/td>\n67<\/td>\n2025 U.S. Walker Cup (Cypress Point)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nT5<\/td>\nRyan Downes<\/td>\n-2<\/td>\n68<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nT5<\/td>\nEric Lee<\/td>\n-2<\/td>\n68<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nT5<\/td>\nJackson Koivun<\/td>\n-2<\/td>\n68<\/td>\n2025 U.S. Walker Cup (Cypress Point)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nT5<\/td>\nDavis Johnson<\/td>\n-2<\/td>\n68<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nT5<\/td>\nArni Sveinsson<\/td>\n-2<\/td>\n68<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nT5<\/td>\nDaniel Sv\u00e4rd<\/td>\n-2<\/td>\n68<\/td>\n\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\ud83d\udccd Championship Overview<\/p>\n

Dates:<\/strong> August 11\u201317, 2025
Venue:<\/strong> The Olympic Club (Lake Course), San Francisco, Calif.
Stroke-Play Co-Host:<\/strong> The Olympic Club (Ocean Course)
Field:<\/strong> 312 players
Eligibility:<\/strong> Handicap Index \u2264 0.4
Defending Champion:<\/strong> Jose Luis Ballester (Spain)
2024 Runner-Up:<\/strong> Noah Kent (Iowa)<\/p>\n

The Historic Olympic Club<\/p>\n

The Olympic Club\u2019s Lake Course, a storied U.S. Open and Amateur venue, will once again challenge the world’s top amateurs. Known for its tight fairways, undulating terrain, and dramatic finish, the course demands precision and strategy. The adjacent Ocean Course will serve as the co-host for the two stroke-play rounds, offering a different but equally demanding test.<\/p>\n

Lake Course:<\/strong> 7,214 yards, Par 70
Ocean Course:<\/strong> 6,787 yards, Par 70
Architects:<\/strong> Willie Watson, Sam Whiting, with notable renovations by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Gil Hanse.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\ude97 The Road to San Francisco<\/p>\n

The journey to the U.S. Amateur is a grueling one. The field of 312 players is comprised of top-ranked amateurs who receive exemptions and those who earned their spot through sectional qualifying. This year, over 5,200 golfers entered the championship, with final qualifying concluding on July 31st at 19 sites nationwide.<\/p>\n

View our complete qualifying tracker<\/a> with course overviews, formats, and full results from each site.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udccb Championship Format & Schedule<\/p>\n

The tournament begins with two rounds of stroke play to determine the top 64 players. Following a potential playoff, the remaining competitors will enter a single-elimination match-play bracket, culminating in a 36-hole championship match on Sunday.<\/p>\nDateEvent<\/tr>\n\nMonday, Aug. 11<\/strong><\/td>\nStroke Play \u2013 Round 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nTuesday, Aug. 12<\/strong><\/td>\nStroke Play \u2013 Round 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nWednesday, Aug. 13<\/strong><\/td>\nMatch Play \u2013 Round of 64<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nThursday, Aug. 14<\/strong><\/td>\nMatch Play \u2013 Rounds of 32 & 16<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nFriday, Aug. 15<\/strong><\/td>\nQuarterfinal Matches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nSaturday, Aug. 16<\/strong><\/td>\nSemifinal Matches<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nSunday, Aug. 17<\/strong><\/td>\n36-Hole Championship Match<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\ud83d\udcfa Broadcast Schedule (All times EDT)<\/p>\n

You can catch the action on Peacock and Golf Channel:<\/p>\nDateTime (EDT)Network<\/tr>\n\nWed, Aug. 13<\/strong><\/td>\n6\u20137 p.m., 7\u20139 p.m.<\/td>\nPeacock, Golf Channel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nThu, Aug. 14<\/strong><\/td>\n7\u201310 p.m.<\/td>\nGolf Channel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nFri, Aug. 15<\/strong><\/td>\n6\u20137 p.m., 7\u20139 p.m.<\/td>\nPeacock, Golf Channel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nSat, Aug. 16<\/strong><\/td>\n3\u20136 p.m.<\/td>\nGolf Channel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\nSun, Aug. 17<\/strong><\/td>\n7\u201310 p.m.<\/td>\nGolf Channel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\ud83c\udfc6 The Havemeyer Trophy & Exemptions<\/p>\n

The winner of the U.S. Amateur receives the prestigious Havemeyer Trophy and a gold medal. More importantly, they earn exemptions into several of golf’s most significant events, marking a potential turning point in their career. The champion receives exemptions into the 2026 U.S. Open<\/strong>, the 2026 Open Championship<\/strong>, and is likely to receive an invitation to the 2026 Masters Tournament<\/strong>, provided they remain an amateur.<\/p>\n

\"Image\u26f3 A Look at The Olympic Club’s USGA History<\/p>\n

The Olympic Club holds a rich history with the USGA, having hosted multiple major championships. The 1955 U.S. Open, where Jack Fleck defeated Ben Hogan in a playoff, is one of the most famous upsets in golf history. The club has also previously hosted the U.S. Amateur three times, in 1958, 1981, and 2007. This history ensures that the 2025 champion will join an exclusive list of legendary winners.<\/p>\n